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Monday, May 14, 2012

Daphne Sheldrick is the first person ever to have successfully
hand-reared newborn elephants. Her years of observing Kenya's rich
variety of wildlife, and her pioneering work in perfecting the right
husbandry and milk formula have saved countless elephants, rhinos, and
other baby animals from certain death. In this heartwarming and poignant
memoir, Daphne shares her amazing relationships with a host of orphaned
animals.

Humans are the most successful species of mammal to ever walk the earth,
according to author Chaline. We have needed help to claim and shape the
planet, and we may still be beaten by what we consider to be lower
forms of life. In 49 informative essays, the author profiles mammals,
birds, reptiles, fish, insects, and other species that have assisted or
resisted the human takeover. Roche, Rick Copyright 2010 Booklist

In this radical new approach to Earth's biography, senior Carnegie
Institution researcher and national bestselling author Robert M. Hazen
reveals how the co-evolution of the geosphere and biosphere-of rocks and
living matter-has shaped our planet into the only one of its kind in
the Solar System,if not the entire cosmos.

Who hasn't fantasized about the unique thrill of working among
charismatic and clever dolphins in the wild? We need not live this
solely in our imaginations anymore. With Dolphin Confidential Maddalena
Bearzi invites all of us shore-bound dreamers to join her and travel
alongside the dolphins.

Birds are the sentries--and our key to understanding the world beyond
our front door. The robin, junco, and other songbirds know everything
important about their environment, be it backyard or forest. Jon Young
guides us through their vocalizations and behavior in order to acquire
much of this bird wisdom for our own pleasure and benefit.